FC Emmen vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Emmen vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at De Oude Meerdijk.
- FC Emmen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bas van Dongen
- Referee Christiaan Bax
- Referee Freek Vandeursen
- Referee Yorick Weterings
- Referee Jesse Rozendal
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | FC Utrecht | H | 2–3 | L |
| 18 Dec | PEC Zwolle | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Dec | ADO Den Haag | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Dec | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Nov | AFC Ajax | H | 0–5 | L |
| 22 Nov | AZ | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | FC Emmen | A | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Dec | Fortuna Sittard | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Dec | PSV | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Dec | ADO Den Haag | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Nov | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Nov | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Utrecht
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at De Oude Meerdijk. FC Emmen are looking to make home advantage count against FC Utrecht.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' FC Emmen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dick Lukkien will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dick Lukkien might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 22' Brilliant from the ! Eljero Elia makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 22.
- 27' What a strike from Miguel Araujo! The score is 1-1.
- 32' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 37' FC Utrecht have won 433 goals from 317 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 42' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ricardo van Rhijn, as he is very good at scoring at De Oude Meerdijk with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 43' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Lucas Bernadou makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 48' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 53' Adrian Dalmau needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 12 Yellow cards this season.
- 56' The whistle greets Bart Ramselaar as he departs to be replaced by Adrian Dalmau.
- 60' What an equalizer from Joris van Overeem!
- 65' FC Utrecht are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 69' FC Emmen make a change. Anco Jansen trudges off to be replaced by Donis Avdijaj on 69 minutes.
- 74' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Utrecht that had 317 games and scored 433 goals.
- 75' What a moment for Adrian Dalmau! That strike on 75 puts his side firmly in control.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Moussa Sylla. He replaces Eljero Elia on 76 minute.
- 81' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 86' Keziah Veendorp, a Netherlands , has 10 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- FC Utrecht celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FC Emmen Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 10
- 5
- 26
- 4
- 23
- 3
-
6
Anco Jansen C ↓ Donis Avdijaj 69'
- 22
-
9
Marko Kolar ↓ Sekou Sidibe 69'
- 24
Bench
-
17
Donis Avdijaj ↑ 69'
- 1
- 32
- 20
- 21
- 7
- 14
- 93
-
25
Sekou Sidibe ↑ 69'
Coach
Dick Lukkien
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Bart Ramselaar ↓ Adrian Dalmau 56'
- 2
- 22
- 7
- 8
- 21
- 19
- 32
- 3
-
11
Eljero Elia ↓ Moussa Sylla 76'
- 25
Bench
- 20
- 10
- 16
- 14
- 24
- 28
- 26
- 34
- 40
-
9
Adrian Dalmau ↑ 56'
-
29
Moussa Sylla ↑ 76'
- 50
Coach
Rene Hake
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anastasios Douvikas | 2 |
| Michael de Leeuw | 2 |
| Ole Romeny | 2 |
| Adrian Dalmau | 2 |
| Mike van der Hoorn | 2 |
| Sergio Pena | 1 |
| Glenn Bijl | 1 |
| Bas Dost | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Emmen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.45
FC Emmen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
FC Emmen or FC Utrecht 73% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.06
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
FC Emmen or Draw
61%
Draw or FC Utrecht
66%
FC Emmen or FC Utrecht
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Emmen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 1
6.7%
0 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
6%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
3.7%
2 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — FC Emmen
| Handicap | FC Emmen covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 19% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
FC Emmen keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.